491 3rd Ave SE, Wells, MN 56097
SOLD
MAR 31, 2026

491 3rd Ave SE
Wells, MN 56097

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,545 sqft

$95,000

Last Sold: Mar 31, 2026
17% below list $115K
$61/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $641/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$95,000

Last Sold: Mar 31, 2026
17% below list $115K
$61/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $641/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,545 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1915
Living Area
1,545 sqft
Price/Sqft
$61/sqft
Parking
3 Car Garage

About this House

1915, One and half story, corner lot, 3 BR, 1 BA with walk-in shower, open Kitchen, DR, LR, main floor laundry located in closet, spacious breezway with gas heater, 2-car attached garage, an additional attached storage (312 sq ft ) with gravel floor, perfect for a boat and lawnmower. This is a property you need to check out and see how we can make this your new home. Start growing your equity. Give us a call to setup a showing.
491 3rd Ave SE, Wells, MN 56097 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,545 sqft single-family home built in 1915. It last sold for $95,000 on Mar 31, 2026 (17% below the $115,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $95,800, with a rent estimate of $1,138/month.

Home Details for 491 3rd Ave SE

Active Status

MLS Status: SOLD-NON MEMBER

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Stone,NoneNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1545 Square FeetFoundation Area: 1316
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookups
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: 1.25 - 1.75 Story
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalPatio / Porch: Deck
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Attached
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: City
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1435 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: SF Single FamilyArchitecture: SF Single Family
Building
Construction Materials: Frame/Wood, Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 302006960

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $115,000Price Per Sqft: $61/sqft

Location

Direction & Address
City: Wells
School Information
Elementary School District: United S. Central #2134Jr High / Middle School District: United S. Central #2134High School District: United S. Central #2134

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1435 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6969.6 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, DVA, FHA, Rural Development

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 7039295Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1435
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by KIM HUPER
Super Realty
Bought with: Non Member, Non-Member
Source: RASM, MLS#7039295

Price History for 491 3rd Ave SE

DatePriceEventSource
03/31/2026$95,000Sold
RASM #7039295
01/14/2026$115,000Listed For SaleRASM #7039295
10/24/2025$170,000ListingRemovedNorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6747587
07/10/2025$170,000Listed For SaleNorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6747587

Market trends in Wells

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,804
Assessment$160,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 491 3rd Ave SE

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
523 2nd Ave SE, Wells, MN
0.08
Single-Family Home
$48,000
08/22/25
3
1
1,237
400 2nd Ave SE, Wells, MN
0.11
Single-Family Home
$109,500
05/28/26
3
2
1,472
526 1st Ave SE, Wells, MN
0.19
Single-Family Home
$70,000
04/23/26
3
3
1,843
384 5th St SW, Wells, MN
0.48
Single-Family Home
$132,000
05/29/26
3
1
2,139

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Wells

At least 4 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 100 % Say kids play outside

  • 100 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 75 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 20 % Say there are community events

  • 20 % Say there's wildlife

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